Disease
Outbreak of contagious skin disease among naval officer cadets halts training, IDF confirms
Around 40 Israeli Navy cadets have been infected with a contagious skin disease. All cadets have received medical treatment, and training has been paused to prevent further spread.
Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option
Unvaccinated 11-month-old baby dies from measles-related health complications
Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
More than 10 children in Israel have died from measles since the start of the year, and thousands have been infected.
Without medication: This is how to strengthen the body for winter and prevent illness
This winter brings with it an especially strong wave of flu, with prolonged symptoms and increasing morbidity. How can you strengthen the body naturally, and ease the symptoms?
A doctor explains: What is most important to do when the whole family is sick at the same time?
Winter is approaching and the children are coming back from kindergarten with quite a few viruses. How do you protect the rest of the family from getting infected?
Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy
Nearly 700,000 Israelis have diabetes, the fourth leading cause of death, but proper nutrition, medicinal plants, and a holistic approach can help balance blood sugar and improve metabolic health.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.
Daily coffee cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence risk by 39%, JAMA study finds
In the six-month DECAF randomized trial, 47 percent of coffee drinkers experienced recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter versus 64 percent among those who avoided caffeine.
Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives
The study analyzed adults 20+ from 204 countries (1990–2023), making it the most comprehensive research on the global health burden of chronic kidney disease.
New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019
Chikungunya is a viral disease that causes fever, intense joint pain, headache, muscle aches, rashes, nausea, and fatigue, per the World Health Organization.
British Dietetic Association recommends kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water for chronic constipation
Chronic constipation affects 20% of Americans, causing 2.5M doctor visits yearly, prompting analysis of 75 trials for evidence-based dietary advice.
Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone
Six children in total have died since the outbreak began, with the Health Ministry pushing a vaccination campaign to contain the disease.
Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons
